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Bishop Fitzgerald blesses science lab
The new lab at the Northeast Philadelphia school was made possible by an anonymous $80,000 donation. Students in grades Pre-K through eight will use the lab.
Giveaway winners announced in King of Prussia
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School revealed the two winners of its $10,000 prize contest. The event raised more than $22,000 for the school.
‘Women of Advent’ explored at Warminster parish
Nativity of Our Lord Parish presents a day of reflection Wednesday, Dec. 10 on the lesser known women who appear in the Advent Scriptures and what lessons they teach in this season.
Christmas on Logan Square
The Philadelphia Singers and a brass quintet will perform at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ performs at the cathedral
Vox Ama Deus presents 'Messiah' on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Delaware County school hosts open house
Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School in Wallingford welcomes all on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Education, parish programs aim to address issues of justice, race
St. Frances Cabrini Academy students are from all economic levels, ethnic backgrounds and faith traditions. Because of support from throughout the community, the school in south St. Louis is able to enroll students whose families need help to meet tuition costs.
Pope says he would ‘never close the door’ on talks with Islamic State
The door to negotiations with ISIS "is always open," the pope told reporters. He also said “terrorism” could describe not only the actions of such extremist groups but also those of some national governments using military force unilaterally.
Back from Rome, archbishop looks toward pope’s visit to Philadelphia
Archbishop Charles Chaput is back from Rome where he caught a glimpse of the discussions that promise to take place at the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. The congress and visit by Pope Francis, he said, "could be the rebirth of the archdiocese."
Pope calls European Parliament to rejuvenate ‘grandmother’ Europe
The 77-year-old grandson of European immigrants to Argentina, Pope Francis urged the European Parliament to value the continent's faiths and recuperate a sense of responsibility for the common good to rejuvenate Europe's social, political and economic life.